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LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on Univeristy campus

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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06 Jun 2025 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has completed the procurement process for awarding a contract to operate a Co-operative franchise convenience store on its campus. The buying organisation, classified as a public authority under sub-central government, intends for the store to serve the University community for a minimum of ten years, with potential extensions subject to agreement. The contract was directly awarded to CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED, leveraging their established market position, technical expertise, and intellectual property, aligning seamlessly with the University's requirements. The franchise operation falls under the retail trade services industry category, set to commence on 1st September 2026 in Leicester, UK, within region UKF21. The award stage is pending signature by 30th September 2025, with the contract period originally running until 31st August 2036.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large-scale retailers due to the long-term nature of the contract and the captive audience on a university campus. Businesses with expertise in operating convenience stores and capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality service would be well-suited to such endeavours. The contract, with a gross value of £18,000,000, provides a stable revenue stream and allows participation in one of the leading cooperative retail operations in the United Kingdom, enhancing brand visibility and providing insight into the university-based retail environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on Univeristy campus

Notice Description

LUV01380 Award of contract to operate a franchise business (Co-operative convenience store) on University campus. The store is expected to operate on site for a minimum of ten years, but may be extended beyond that subject to agreement by both parties. To view this notice, please click here: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=955533704

Procurement Information

The Co-op's franchise offer has been developed over many years of service to the retail sector. Their unique trade marks, delivery model, technical know how, commercial expertise and market leading position combined with their commercial offer aligns with the University's requirements and available resources.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054426
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030464-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CO-OPERATIVE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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